Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
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Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Greater Geraldton (C), accounting for 40.8% (12,397 people). This share was lower than Regional WA (43.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,203 people and 2.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Greater Geraldton (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Greater Geraldton (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional WA and change since 2016.
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greater Geraldton (C), with comparison markers for Regional WA.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
1,172
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
1,172
3.9%
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,536
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,536
5.1%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
8,076
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
8,076
26.6%
+0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
3,805
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
3,805
12.5%
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
12,397
% of total
40.8%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
12,397
40.8%
+2.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
189
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
189
0.6%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
3,199
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
3,199
10.5%
-1.4pp
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-228
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-9
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+359
+0.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+60
-0.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+1,203
+2.5pp
Did Not Go To School
+66
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-279
-1.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Greater Geraldton (C). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional WA.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | % | Regional WA% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 1,172 | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1,400 | 4.8% | 3.9% | -228 | -0.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 1,536 | 5.1% | 4.6% | 1,545 | 5.3% | 5.0% | -9 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 8,076 | 26.6% | 25.4% | 7,717 | 26.4% | 26.3% | +359 | +0.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 3,805 | 12.5% | 11.1% | 3,745 | 12.8% | 11.4% | +60 | -0.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 12,397 | 40.8% | 43.3% | 11,194 | 38.3% | 39.9% | +1,203 | +2.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 189 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 123 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +66 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 3,199 | 10.5% | 11.9% | 3,478 | 11.9% | 13.2% | -279 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 30,374 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29,202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,172 | 0.0pp |